RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream for acne-prone skin
Retinol
Glycolic Acid
Squalane
Ascorbic Acid
Copper Gluconate
Average
- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for acne-prone skin; other serums fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with acne-prone skin: breakouts, blackheads, and post-acne marks. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate treatment for fine lines and wrinkles due to retinol and glycolic acid, which promote smoothing texture for your combination skin.
- Glycerin and dimethicone provide emollient and humectant actions, offering general skincare benefits like hydration and exfoliation that are supportive but not primary for your acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
- The safety profile is good, with no risks of irritation for your combination skin due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use your serum as part of your PM routine and start 3x/week before working up to daily use.
- Apply this treatment after cleansing and toner, and before your moisturizer.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin and let it absorb for a minute.
- Apply the product on clean, dry skin to help manage your breakouts safely.
- Avoid the eye area and do a patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 25.0k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this night cream is widely praised as an effective, affordable entry-level retinol that visibly smooths fine lines and improves skin texture for most long-term users. Its potency often causes initial redness or peeling, and its strong fragrance is a frequent point of contention for those with sensitive noses or skin.
Highlights
Effective wrinkle reduction Mostly Mentioned
- “wrinkles look less deep”
- “fine lines diminished”
- “smoothed out wrinkles around mouth”
- “noticeable difference in forehead lines”
Improves skin texture Often Mentioned
- “skin feels silky smooth”
- “revealing a brighter me”
- “texture is much improved”
- “face looks clearer and smooth”
Non-greasy formula Often Mentioned
- “absorbs nicely”
- “not greasy at all”
- “lightweight texture”
- “doesn't leave residue”
Strong fragrance Often Mentioned
- “smells like perfume”
- “scent is too strong”
- “hate the smell”
- “fragrance is overpowering”
Great value Sometimes Noted
- “better than high-end products”
- “great price for retinol”
- “affordable and effective”
- “best bang for your buck”
Skin irritation Sometimes Noted
- “caused redness and stinging”
- “dried my skin out”
- “burning sensation”
- “made face red and sensitive”
Lack of results Rarely Noted
- “didn't notice difference”
- “results were underwhelming”
- “no beneficial changes”
- “wrinkles remained the same”
Packaging issues Rarely Noted
- “tube cracks easily”
- “product oozes out”
- “metal tube splits”
- “messy packaging”
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Questions and answers
How well does RoC Deep Wrinkle Night Cream work for acne-prone skin?
This cream works moderately well for acne-prone skin by smoothing texture, but other products fit this skin better. Acne-prone skin needs products containing ingredients like niacinamide and zinc PCA to control oiliness and help with breakouts.
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for acne-prone skin?
Retinol and glycolic acid help smooth texture, while glycerin and squalane provide hydration for acne-prone skin. To achieve a better fit for this skin type, a product needs effective ingredients like niacinamide, propolis, or zinc PCA that target breakouts and control oiliness while keeping skin balanced.
What does Retinol do for acne-prone skin?
Retinol helps acne-prone skin by speeding up cell turnover and clearing pores to reduce breakouts. It regulates skin growth and fights inflammation, though it may cause some mild peeling or stinging when you first start using it.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2022The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017
What does Glycolic Acid do for acne-prone skin?
Glycolic acid helps clear acne-prone skin by reducing pimples and breakouts. It also helps fade dark spots left behind by acne and controls skin oiliness, with very few side effects when used properly.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Dermatologic Surgery, 2014
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?
This cream goes in the evening routine after cleansing and toning, used once a week at first and increased slowly if your skin tolerates it well. It helps smooth texture for your skin, but acne-prone skin also needs ingredients like niacinamide or salicylic acid to help clear breakouts.
Can I use this cream with niacinamide, and in what order?
Yes, you can use this cream with niacinamide by applying niacinamide first and following with this treatment once it absorbs. This routine helps support your skin barrier while managing breakouts, though acne-prone skin needs products featuring targeted blemish-fighting ingredients and soothing agents for best results.
How often should I use this cream?
Start by using this cream once a week in your evening routine, and if your skin tolerates it well and sees good results, you can carefully use it more often. This product of this type needs soothing and hydrating ingredients like squalane and glycerin to help keep acne-prone skin comfortable while smoothing texture.
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?
This cream is an average fit for acne-prone skin because while its safe formula keeps irritation unlikely, its hydrating ingredients offer only general support rather than targeting blemishes directly. Acne-prone skin needs products with specialized blemish-clearing and pore-clearing ingredients to stay clear.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Stearyl alcohol and cetearyl alcohol are fatty alcohols, which soften the skin.
What the research says
Topical 0.4% retinol significantly increased epidermal thickness, dermal vascularity, and extracellular matrix production by stimulating keratinocyte proliferation, endothelial cell proliferation, and fibroblast activation in naturally aged human skin compared to vehicle.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2017Topical bakuchiol 0.5% applied twice daily compared with retinol 0.5% applied daily significantly decreased wrinkle surface area and hyperpigmentation with no statistical difference between the compounds in 44 patients over 12 weeks, while retinol users reported more facial skin scaling and stinging.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Silicone particles encapsulating retinol increased its half-life by 9-fold and yielded 12-23% lower skin irritation in human subjects compared to Microsponge particles while maintaining biological activity.
Journal of Controlled Release, 2018Topical stabilized retinol treatment induced HAS gene expression and increased hyaluronic acid production in human skin in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo compared to vehicle.
Archives of Dermatological Research, 2017Topical application of all-trans-retinol induced epidermal thickening and increased retinoid binding protein expression similar to all-trans-retinoic acid in normal human skin, but without causing significant erythema or measurable retinoic acid levels.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 1995Repeated short-contact 70% glycolic acid peels provided superior results in atrophic acne scars compared to daily low-strength glycolic acid cream or placebo in 58 women over 24 weeks.
International Journal of Dermatology, 2000Serial glycolic acid peels combined with a modified Kligman formula significantly reduced facial PIH severity in Indian patients compared to the modified Kligman formula alone.
Dermatologic Surgery, 2017Squalane at 0.005-0.015% counteracts UVA-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and collagen metabolism inhibition while stimulating fibroblast migration in human dermal fibroblasts.
Molecules, 2025Plant-derived squalane protected human dermal fibroblasts against UVA-induced damage by counteracting ROS formation, suppressing apoptosis-related proteins p53, caspase-3, caspase-9, and PARP, and restoring the pro-survival p-Akt/mTOR pathway.
Antioxidants, 2025Topical application of 5% vitamin C cream significantly improved global clinical scores, increased skin microrelief density, and induced elastic tissue repair in photoaged skin compared to excipient control in healthy female volunteers.
Experimental Dermatology, 2003Ascorbic acid 2-glucoside gel significantly reduced gingival melanin pigmentation after 4 weeks compared to placebo in 73 subjects with symmetric pigmentation.
Journal of Periodontology, 2009Topical application of VC-IP cream twice daily for 8 weeks reduces periorbital wrinkles in female subjects compared to a placebo cream.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Zinc gluconate induced alpha2, alpha3, alphaV, and alpha6 integrins, copper gluconate induced alpha2, alpha6, and beta1, and manganese gluconate induced most studied integrins in cultured keratinocytes.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 1999
Ingredients
Water, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Tetrahydroxypropyl Ethylenediamine, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Ceteareth-20, Steareth-10, Citric Acid, Glycolic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Aluminum Octenylsuccinate Starch, Squalane, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter, Methylparaben, Xanthan Gum, Propylparaben, Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 60, Retinol, Bht, Disodium Edta, Ascorbic Acid, Magnesium Aspartate, Zinc Gluconate, Copper Gluconate
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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